Janelle Monae Reveals She’s Pansexual

The singer-actress revealed her sexuality for the Rolling Stone cover story interview published on Thursday, April 26.

Monae’s sexuality has been the topic of discussion for quite some time but she has not honed in on the topic herself until now. “Being a queer black woman in America, someone who has been in relationships with both men and women — I consider myself to be a free-ass motherf–ker,” she told the magazine.

Monáe, originally identified as bisexual, but she felt pansexuality was more fitting after she read up on it. “[I] was like, ‘Oh, these are things that I identify with too,’” she said. “I’m open to learning more about who I am.”

For more with the singer, pick up the latest issue of Rolling Stone. Monae’s new album Dirty Computer, is out now!!